Rookie QB Kory Faulkner cut; OT Michael Philipp claimed

The 49ers’ overstaffed quarterback corps was reduced to four after practice Tuesday, as rookie Kory Faulkner got cut to make room for offensive tackle Michael Philipp.

Faulkner, undrafted out of Southern Illinois, was competing for a backup role with Josh Johnson and McLeod Bethel-Thompson, presuming the 49ers even carry three quarterbacks into the season. Blaine Gabbert appears entrenched as Colin Kaepernick’s top understudy.

Philipp, an Oregon State product, was claimed off waivers from the Miami Dolphins, who released him Monday to sign offensive tackle Steven Baker.

While Anthony Davis rehabilitates from shoulder surgery and potential swing tackle (and starting right guard) Alex Boone holds out of camp, the 49ers could use extra linemen, especially since Fou Fonoti was waived injured earlier Tuesday. Jonathan Martin has been filling in for Davis at right tackle, and the second-string linemen have been (left to right) Carter Bykowski, Al Netter, Dillon Farrell, Adam Snyder and Ryan Seymour.